2026 Spectrum Scholars Program
Introduction
Imagine the unlimited opportunities you can be exposed to by being part of a Fortune 100 company. Spectrum Scholars provides more than just financial support. As part of the award-winning program, you have a network of peers who share your drive and a community of mentors invested in your success, helping you grow both personally and professionally.
Description
Program Components:
Scholarship: Scholars will receive $20,000 ($10,000 will be disbursed at the beginning of your junior year and $10,000 will be disbursed at the beginning of your senior year).
Internship: Scholars are guaranteed a 10-week paid summer internship opportunity.
Professional Development: Scholars will be provided with a structured engagement strategy that includes skills and career-readiness training and telecommunications industry education.
Mentorship: Scholars will be assigned a Spectrum employee mentor to provide guidance throughout the program.
Qualifications
Be a rising college junior graduating May 2028 - August 2028 pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrate financial need.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Have authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Explore summer internship opportunities with Spectrum.
Must participate and successfully complete all program-related activities.
Reside within 50 miles of a Charter corporate office in Stamford, CT, Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO, Denver, CO, Austin, TX (school or residence).
Major aligns with business unit needs for internship opportunities at their location:
Austin, TX:
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Electrical Engineering
Charlotte, NC
Accounting
Business Administration
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Data Analytics
Finance
Human Resources
Information Systems
Information Technology
I/O Psychology
Denver, CO
Application Development
Computer Information Systems
Computer Programming
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Data Science
Interactive Design
Java Developing
Management Information Systems
Motion and Animation Design
Networking Engineering
Networking Developing
Product Design
Supply Chain Management
Systems Engineering
Telecommunications
User Experience or User Interface (UX/UI)
Visual Design
Web Design
Stamford, CT
Business Administration
Communications
Data Analytics
Government Affairs
Human Resources
Marketing
Public Relations
St Louis, MO
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Data Analytics
Finance
Information Technology
Legal
Management Information Systems
Statistics - Advanced Analytics, Modeling
Note: Employee and employee family members of Charter employees are not eligible for this program.
Selection Process
What to expect and documents you will need when applying for the Spectrum Scholars Program:
Documents:
2026 – 2027 FAFSA Form
2026 – 2027 Financial Aid Award Letter
College Transcript
What to Expect:
Submit written essay
Record video introduction (2-3 minutes long).
Once the application window closes on April 3rd, eligible applications will go through a review process and a member of the scholars team will reach out to you to confirm eligibility requirements. This process usually takes a month to complete.
We are a connectivity company for everyone: families, businesses of all sizes and communities that count on our secure, state-of-the-art broadband network every minute of every day.
Spectrum’s connectivity products – Spectrum Internet, Mobile, streaming and linear Video, and Voice – seamlessly converge to power our customers' digital lives however, wherever and whenever they want. And with our first-of-its-kind Customer Commitment and 24/7 U.S.-based customer support, we put our customers first and are always available if they need us.